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Michael Kors is an American shoe designer who started his career at 19 years of age, when he designed a clothing collection for a New York boutique. His designs were successful straight away and were reported on favourably by fashion magazines, encouraging Michael to set out on his own. So, in 1981, the Michael Kors label was founded. Michael's first collections were sold at Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue department stores in New York.

It wasn't until 2001 that Michael Kors started to design and sell accessories to go with his ready to wear fashion clothing, and his range now includes shoes glorious shoes, bags, belts and sunglasses.

Many celebrities favour the Kors by Michael Kors brand, including Barbra Streisand, Catherine Zeta Jones, Sharon Stone, Kate Bosworth, Jessica Simpson and Sigourney Weaver.

Design Awards

Michael Kors has won a number of awards for his innovative designs, including:

• The First American Original Award, from Dupont in 1983
• The Elle/Cadillac Fashion Award for excellence in 1995
• The New York award in 1999. This was an award given to just ten people who epitomised what it means to be a New Yorker.
• Also in 1999, Michael Kors won the CDFA Award for Womanswear Designer of the Year
• In 2003, he won the CDFA Award for Menswear Designer of the Year

Where can I buy Michael Kors shoes, clothing, bags and accessories in the UK?

The two shoewear Michael Kors brands are Michael by Michael Kors and Kors by Michael Kors.

Bricks and mortar stores offering the Michael Kors collections include Kate Kuba, Harrods, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Joseph and Ricci Burns. Kate Kuba, Harrods and Selfridges have some fabulous Michael Kors shoes online and Kate Kuba and Harrods offer worldwide delivery.

Another great stockist of The Michael by Michael Kors brand, is my-wardrobe. my-wardrobe also deliver worldwide and accept all major credit cards.